Project Manager, Transportation Program Planning

Public Works - Transportation

Status Contract Full Time - 24 Months

Salary Range $96,785-$120,979 per annum

Work mode Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode.

Location 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, ON

Hours of work35 Hours per week

Who we are The Transportation team constructs, operates, plans and maintains a multi-modal network of assets such as roadways, bridges, sidewalks and multi-use trails, stormwater infrastructure, street-lighting, traffic signals, noise and retaining walls, signs, safety barriers and street trees.

We drive from our strengths, flexibility and responsiveness to the changing needs of Peel. It’s where our commitment to creating a Community for Life meets the road for our residents, businesses and travelers

What you will do in this role

• Manage large complex projects related to transportation infrastructure such as Long Term State of Good Repair Strategy for Capital Projects, complex feasibility studies, transportation infrastructure Risk Assessment studies and strategies and redundancy requirements
• Provides comment on secondary plans, official plan amendments, district plans, EA's and servicing plans/studies. Identify and initiates new business requirements to improve current practices and better assess infrastructure needs. Keeps continually educated on emerging technologies and changing regulations.
• Develops and prepares tender documents, RFPs, and/or quote for projects, assembles bid submission evaluation teams
• Ensures projects are monitored and completed using the Corporate Project Management Methodology (CPMM). Identifies resources/stakeholders and assembles and leads project teams from internal support, internal stakeholders, and external consultants or services, prepares project charters, terms of reference, identifies scope and deliverables of projects
• Leads vulnerability and risk assessment studies of Region’s transportation and stormwater systems, including identifying threats to the network; identifying the specific assets that may be impacted by the identified threats and the relative criticality of these assets and determining the likelihood that a threat may materialize.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive collection of lifecycle curves, deterioration curves, for transportation assets based on industry research, studies and Peel specific data
• Collaborates extensively with Area Municipalities on all aspects of infrastructure coordination and planning and with external utilities (telephone, gas, hydro, roads, etc)
• Completes Feasibility studies on transportation assets (roads, structures, stormwater) in support of asset management and program delivery.
• Leads Risk Assessments and Long Term State Good Repair capital plans and strategies, and technical/feasibility studies related to the Region’s transportation infrastructure, and conveyance of stormwater within infrastructure in collaboration with staff from road operations, capital works and external agencies leading to the preliminary designs for capital works projects.
• Respond to internal clients and consumer enquiries
• Tracks all project financials, progress, negotiates project changes in scope to minimize Peel’s financial risk while maintaining the quality and schedule of the project, supervise consultants, develop and execute communication plans with public/council and other key stakeholders, collaborate with approval agencies (MOE, MNR, CA, Utilities, Landowners, DFO,etc.) in the execution of the project
• Provides technical input and necessary support in the development and application of Region’s asset management system(s) and uses the system to develop strategic infrastructure renewal polices and programs, assess short and long term renewal needs and develop capital infrastructure plans for renewal and rehabilitation.

What the role requires

• Collaboration skills to work with approval agencies and achieve consensus on project components/recommendations
• Strong technical knowledge of transportation infrastructure and related assets (structures, roads and stormwater)
• University degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer Designation in Ontario required
• Leadership and project management skills to lead project teams in development of project scope, financials, deliverables and management of consultants
• Must be able to interpret and understand technical data related to project preliminary design, infrastructure conditions, asset life cycle.
• Combination of education and experience may be considered
• 5 years of relevant project management experience

Skills/Abilities

• Coordinate logistics and develop short and long terms plans/strategies to meet deliverables of projects
• Demonstrated working knowledge of CADD and knowledge of general engineering drafting principles
• Strong communication (verbal and written) to present project recommendations to senior management, Council, approval agencies and at public information meetings
• Delegate work distribution among project teams
• Familiarity with NASSCO PACP Condition Grading System, ArcGIS, Maximo would be considered an asset.
• Strong problem solving skills to evaluate stakeholder input with technical feasibility and develop appropriate and cost effective solutions
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us

• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays (non-union)
• Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis (where applicable) up to 3 weeks per annum
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing (non-union)
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance (non-union/ where applicable)
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan (effective start date)
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Work ModeIn this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, ON

The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved. 

Interview Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

New employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated is determined as the status of having received the full series of approved vaccines (both doses of a two dose vaccine series, one dose of a single dose vaccine series) and any additional doses required and approved by Health Canada and having satisfied the full post vaccination period required to ensure vaccination efficacy. The Region of Peel reserves the right to request proof of vaccination at any time. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal https//covid19.ontariohealth.ca/, or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification.

The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are not fully vaccinated, a documented medical reason provided by a physician or registered nurse and time period for the medical reason may be accepted.

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. The Region of Peel delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,500 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, the Region of Peel is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Region of Peel, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than the Region of Peel.

The Region of Peel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact [email protected].

Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.